Fulton County
DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, JUVENILE COURT
Fulton County, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Overview
As the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Fulton County Juvenile Court, you will step into a mission‑critical leadership role with the authority to strengthen programs that directly impact safety, stability, and opportunity for young people. This position offers an opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams while driving innovation across one of Georgia’s most dynamic juvenile court systems. Demonstrated Knowledge Required
Knowledge of juvenile justice, child welfare, and educational advocacy systems, including CHINS, probation, GAL functions, and mediation practices. Skill in leading multidisciplinary teams across legal, social services, education, and behavioral accountability programs. Ability to manage complex court operations, including case flow, staffing, and program performance. Skill in data‑driven decision‑making to guide policy, staffing, and operational improvements. Ability to respond effectively in high‑risk, high‑pressure situations with sound judgment and a trauma‑informed approach. Ability to coordinate multi‑agency interventions with DFCS, schools, law enforcement, and behavioral health partners. Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Master’s degree with emphasis in Public, Business, or Judicial Administration, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, or related, supplemented by four (4) or more years of progressively responsible experience in a court system or related area, including two (2) years of supervisory experience at a senior management level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Juris Doctorate not required, but may be substituted for a master’s degree and preferred. Licensing Requirements
Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License or proof of mobility equivalent may be requested. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Requires knowledge of principles and practices of public, business, or judicial/court administration, including all laws, rules, and regulations governing public and court administrative operations. Requires skill in supervising staff, organizing and prioritizing work, developing and managing budgets, delivering high‑quality, customer‑focused service, resolving problems, making decisions, using spreadsheets, databases, word processing, presentations, and other software to research legal issues, organize and analyze information, prepare reports, and create and deliver effective presentations, overseeing court systems, programs, and/or legal administrative operations. Builds sustainable working relationships with other County personnel, officials, and the public, communicates effectively with coworkers, supervisor, and the public, generates enthusiasm and support for program objectives. Essential Duties
Leads daily operations of court services to include Court Administration, Court and Family Services, Clerk of Court’s Office, Behavioral Health Services, and Probation Services. Plans, organizes and directs court operations and direct services; develops, implements and interprets policies and procedures; designs and implements business strategies, plans and implements procedures to improve court operations. Builds strong management team to accomplish strategic, operational and programmatic goals. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned court staff: makes hiring, promotion and termination recommendations; establishes workloads and prioritizes work assignments; processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or institutes discipline as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; and ensures staff training in operations, policies, and procedures. Fulfills mission of the Juvenile Court through promotion of efficient utilization of resources, safe and compliant court facilities, responsive and strategic customer service within the Court. Oversees operations management for a large urban court, including quality assurance/record management, access to justice and customer service centers that impact children and families, interpreter management, visiting or senior judges or judicial officers, court reporters, and other mandated services; directs all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disability Act matters, ensuring compliance of all court facilities. Works with the Judges and Chief Administrative Officer to identify and prioritize key performance measures and strategic benchmarks; responsible for strategic planning and serves as senior advisor on all Juvenile Court related matters. Develops and maintains community support and collaboration of community partners through a variety of program activities and networks; attends meetings of department managers and updates the Chief Administrative Officer and other managers on issues related to the Department; as a senior manager, participates in the ongoing review, evaluation, and revision of employee policies and procedures in all departments of the Court. Plans, organizes, and directs the fiscal, human resources and information technology infrastructure for the Court. Establishes and maintains effective, collegial and collaborative working relationships with judicial officers, other senior management, court employees, governmental agencies, members of the public and others encountered in the course of work. Performance Metrics
Physical Requirements: Positions in this class typically require sitting, standing, walking, carrying, climbing, reaching, twisting, grasping, fingering, mobility, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive physical motions. Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Equal Opportunity Statement: It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.
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As the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Fulton County Juvenile Court, you will step into a mission‑critical leadership role with the authority to strengthen programs that directly impact safety, stability, and opportunity for young people. This position offers an opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams while driving innovation across one of Georgia’s most dynamic juvenile court systems. Demonstrated Knowledge Required
Knowledge of juvenile justice, child welfare, and educational advocacy systems, including CHINS, probation, GAL functions, and mediation practices. Skill in leading multidisciplinary teams across legal, social services, education, and behavioral accountability programs. Ability to manage complex court operations, including case flow, staffing, and program performance. Skill in data‑driven decision‑making to guide policy, staffing, and operational improvements. Ability to respond effectively in high‑risk, high‑pressure situations with sound judgment and a trauma‑informed approach. Ability to coordinate multi‑agency interventions with DFCS, schools, law enforcement, and behavioral health partners. Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Master’s degree with emphasis in Public, Business, or Judicial Administration, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, or related, supplemented by four (4) or more years of progressively responsible experience in a court system or related area, including two (2) years of supervisory experience at a senior management level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Juris Doctorate not required, but may be substituted for a master’s degree and preferred. Licensing Requirements
Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License or proof of mobility equivalent may be requested. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Requires knowledge of principles and practices of public, business, or judicial/court administration, including all laws, rules, and regulations governing public and court administrative operations. Requires skill in supervising staff, organizing and prioritizing work, developing and managing budgets, delivering high‑quality, customer‑focused service, resolving problems, making decisions, using spreadsheets, databases, word processing, presentations, and other software to research legal issues, organize and analyze information, prepare reports, and create and deliver effective presentations, overseeing court systems, programs, and/or legal administrative operations. Builds sustainable working relationships with other County personnel, officials, and the public, communicates effectively with coworkers, supervisor, and the public, generates enthusiasm and support for program objectives. Essential Duties
Leads daily operations of court services to include Court Administration, Court and Family Services, Clerk of Court’s Office, Behavioral Health Services, and Probation Services. Plans, organizes and directs court operations and direct services; develops, implements and interprets policies and procedures; designs and implements business strategies, plans and implements procedures to improve court operations. Builds strong management team to accomplish strategic, operational and programmatic goals. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned court staff: makes hiring, promotion and termination recommendations; establishes workloads and prioritizes work assignments; processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or institutes discipline as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; and ensures staff training in operations, policies, and procedures. Fulfills mission of the Juvenile Court through promotion of efficient utilization of resources, safe and compliant court facilities, responsive and strategic customer service within the Court. Oversees operations management for a large urban court, including quality assurance/record management, access to justice and customer service centers that impact children and families, interpreter management, visiting or senior judges or judicial officers, court reporters, and other mandated services; directs all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disability Act matters, ensuring compliance of all court facilities. Works with the Judges and Chief Administrative Officer to identify and prioritize key performance measures and strategic benchmarks; responsible for strategic planning and serves as senior advisor on all Juvenile Court related matters. Develops and maintains community support and collaboration of community partners through a variety of program activities and networks; attends meetings of department managers and updates the Chief Administrative Officer and other managers on issues related to the Department; as a senior manager, participates in the ongoing review, evaluation, and revision of employee policies and procedures in all departments of the Court. Plans, organizes, and directs the fiscal, human resources and information technology infrastructure for the Court. Establishes and maintains effective, collegial and collaborative working relationships with judicial officers, other senior management, court employees, governmental agencies, members of the public and others encountered in the course of work. Performance Metrics
Physical Requirements: Positions in this class typically require sitting, standing, walking, carrying, climbing, reaching, twisting, grasping, fingering, mobility, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive physical motions. Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Equal Opportunity Statement: It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.
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